Head coach Eddie Erdelatz was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and was taking medication for the condition.
Fullback Billy Lott pulled a hamstring muscle in practice.
Wide receiver Al Hoisington was hit in the eye by a Babe Parilli pass in practice, giving him a livid bruise.
All three were expected to be on board the plane for the trip to Buffalo on the 20th that would mark the start of a three-game road trip.
| Eastern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 |
| New York | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Boston | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 4 | 0 | .200 |
| Western Division | ||||
| Denver | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 |
| Dallas | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |
| Oakland | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |